The British Wills and Probate Awards 2020 shortlist is announced
Taking place virtually on 22 October 2020, the shortlist for the third annual British Wills and Probate Awards has been announced by Today’s Wills and Probate.
What are the British Wills and Probate Awards?
The British Wills and Probate Awards were introduced in 2018 to highlight achievements and recognise the successes of those in the Wills and Probate sector.
The 2020 British Wills and Probate Awards aim to highlight the vital work the sector is doing for clients during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, delivering important services to people despite the challenges, pivoting and innovating quickly to ensure that client needs have been met.
2020 British Wills and Probate Awards shortlist
Due to the pandemic, this year’s awards ceremony will be taking place online on 22 October 2020 to ensure that all attendees remain safe, with broadcaster and journalist Jennie Bond once again hosting.
There are 17 awards in total, recognising everything from solicitors and will writing, to social media and community involvement. Take a look at each category and its nominees below:
Best Use of Marketing & Social Media
- WillSuite
- Finders International
- Parker Bullen
Best Use of Technology
- My Probate Partner
- Estate Search
- Probate Property Solutions
Probate Research Firm of the Year
- Fraser & Fraser
- Finders International
- Traceline
Best Contentious Wills and Probate Team
- Ashfords LLP
- Shoosmiths
- Bolt Burdon
Community Involvement Award
- Oliver & Co
- Stanford Wills
- Simpson Solicitors
Innovation of the Year
- Foot Anstey
- Tower Street Finance
- Estate Search
Charity Legacy Team of the Year
- Cancer Research
- Save The Children
- British Heart Foundation
Probate Provider of the Year Small Firms (under 75 staff)
- Fishers
- Probate Practice
- Farewill
Probate Provider of the Year Large Firms (over 75 staff)
- Co-op Legal Services
- Chadwick Lawrence
- Kings Court Trust
Solicitor Firm of the Year (Regional)
North:
- Hugh Jones Solicitors
- Taylor & Emmet
- Oliver & Co
Midlands:
- Glover Priest
- Fishers
- Wright Hassall
South:
- Grant Saw Solicitors
- Morrisons Solicitors
- Simpson Solicitors
Young Practitioner of the Year
- Andrew Bishop, Shoosmiths
- Jade Gani, Aston Bond
- Sarah Ahchoon, Morrisons Solicitors
Court of Protection Team of the Year
- Shoosmiths
- Bolt Burdon
- Morrisons Solicitors
Private Client Team of the Year
- Bolt Burdon
- Glover Priest
- Brachers
Solicitor Firm of the Year (National)
- Irwin Mitchell
- Burnside Partnership
- Mackrell Solicitors
- Hugh Jones Solicitors
Will Writing Firm of the Year
- Farewill
- Co-op Legal Services
- SLS Wills
- Thy Will Be Done
See also
Video-witnessed wills to be made legal in England and Wales during coronavirus pandemic
How to make or amend a will during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown
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Publication date: 7 August 2020